The Easy Way to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

Streaks and fingerprints, be gone.

Stainless steel fridges, dishwashers, and ovens arrive at your house with a pristine gleam that feels like it will stand the test of time. But you know better: Eventually they will lose their luster thanks to grubby fingers, water drips, and messy accidents.

To clean stubborn streaks and spots out of stainless:

1. Start by mixing a solution of 1 teaspoon dish detergent and 1 quart hot tap water (wear gloves to protect your hands from the heat).

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2. Using a microfiber cloth, rub the detergent solution onto the marks in small sections (it will take a little elbow grease), going with the grain.

3. Rinse with clean hot water only, and dry immediately with a clean cloth.